Rising since 2020, #2,091 for boys today.
Popularity of Teller since 2014
Babies named Teller per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 83 |
| 2020s | 20 | 187 |
Meaning & origin
Teller is a modern occupational given name that emerged in the 2010s, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 2014. It reached a rank of 2,091 in 2025, its peak year so far, with roughly 1 in 24,401 boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been rising steadily since 2020, reflecting a broader trend toward surname-style first names for boys. While it has yet to appear in any state-level top lists, Teller's growth suggests increasing appeal among parents seeking distinctive yet familiar-sounding names. Its strong association with the magician Teller gives it a hint of performance and mystery, though the name's occupational roots in storytelling give it a down-to-earth quality.
Teller is an English occupational surname derived from Middle English 'teller', meaning 'one who tells, a narrator' or 'one who counts, a reckoner'. It developed as a name for a storyteller or a money counter. The name gained limited use as a given name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, possibly influenced by the magician Teller (of Penn & Teller).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tel
Sibling names for Teller
Names that share Teller's style, for a brother or sister.
